The past twelve years have drastically changed retail.  Last year, I mentioned the concept of “nimble-commerce.”  The essence is streamlined, efficient and reliable channels for business to consumer transactions.  Nordstoms is one such example.   Bed Bath & Beyond clearly is not.  Recent end of year reports show that Retail jobs remain the least desirable next to being a teacher amongst others. Silicon Valley wants society to believe that the future rests with openAI – as if Crypto was not good enough.  This does not bode well for all involved: Developers, Retailers involved in non-essential experience industries and of course the city coffers when only based on card present transactions. Learn more here.